SUSHMITHA ELANGOVAN
Supply Chain Specialist
Brussels
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven logistics and supply chain professional with an MBA specializing in Port and Shipping Management, offering a proven track record of streamlining operations to ensure timely cargo delivery and cultivate strong client relationships. Expertise in operational excellence and proficiency in ERP tools enhance the ability to drive efficiency and innovation. Adept at leveraging digitalization and process automation to optimize supply chain performance, consistently delivering measurable improvements. Committed to advancing industry standards through strategic initiatives and forward-thinking solutions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Operations Analyst
Geodis Logistics
09.2023 - 06.2025
- Reduced lead time for product deliveries through effective coordination with suppliers and vendors.
- Assisted in the development of annual budgets for supply chain operations, contributing to overall financial planning efforts.
- Improved inventory management by implementing a robust tracking system for accurate forecasting.
- Enhanced efficiency by streamlining supply chain processes and implementing new strategies.
- Coordinated communication between internal departments and external partners, facilitating smooth execution of end-to-end supply chain activities.
- Optimized warehouse space utilization, consolidating stock and improving overall organization.
Supply Chain Specialist
DSV Air and Sea
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Understanding the customer's shipping needs and requirements.
- Reviewing shipping documents and customs clearance paperwork.
- Overseeing and Coordinating the scheduling and dispatch of shipments.
- Troubleshooting and resolving any issues that arise during shipment.
- Monitoring the accuracy of invoicing and payment processing.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Monitoring and analyzing key performance metrics to identify areas for improvement.
- Identifying and implementing process improvements to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Staying up-to-date with industry regulations and trends.
- Enhanced supplier relationships, negotiating better pricing and terms for cost savings.
- Developed comprehensive performance metrics to monitor supply chain efficiency and identify areas for improvement.
- Established effective communication channels between departments for seamless supply chain operations.
Business Process Executive
Pragya Consulting Services
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Handling both Sales and Purchase invoices with all the vendors and partners, checking each invoice for accuracy and maintaining invoicing log and reviewing weekly aging reports. Responsible for generating monthly invoices to clients with credit terms. Ensure availability of Budget and timely payments of invoice.
- Implement various improvements in the payroll processing.
- Preparing and review the T&M contracts to and from the various clients and partners and ensuring whether it meets the formal requirements.
- Coordinating with partners and clients in order to fulfil the new requirements and complete the onboarding procedures E2E.
- Responsibilities
SCM Customer Experience
Robinsons Cargo & Logistics Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2020
- I have handled logistics for prominent manufacturers for global clients.
- Maintaining clients' master data in the ERP systems.
- Coordinated logistic operations with shipping lines, site executives, and vendors to ensure better service delivery and adherence to the defined turnaround time (TAT).
- Preparation and validation of Airway Bill, Bill of Lading, shipping instructions, Form 13, VGM submissions, and other related shipping documents.
- Catered to the needs of the client with regular, on-time, in-house collaboration.
- Monitored live container tracking and optimized scheduled consignment.
- Hands-on experience in generating agent and shipper invoices.
Associate Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.2015 - 04.2017
- Prepare and Review Balance Sheet.
- Account Reconciliation, Sales and Income Tax.
- Responsibilities
Education
Executive Progamme - Strategic Ops Management & Supply Chain Analytics
Indian Institute of Management
Lucknow, India 04.2001 -
MBA - Logistics, Port and shipping management
Indian Maritime University
Chennai, India01.2019
Bachelors - Accounting and Finance
University of Madras
Chennai, India01.2015
Skills
- Freight transportation coordination
- Pricing
- Invoice Management
- Data analysis
- Forecasting skills
- Operational efficiency
- Lean six sigma
- Forecasting models
- Data modeling
Certification
CSM : Certified Scrum Master
Timeline
Operations Analyst
Geodis Logistics
09.2023 - 06.2025
Supply Chain Specialist
DSV Air and Sea
11.2022 - 08.2023
Business Process Executive
Pragya Consulting Services
01.2021 - 03.2022
SCM Customer Experience
Robinsons Cargo & Logistics Pvt Ltd
07.2019 - 12.2020
Associate Accountant
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
07.2015 - 04.2017
Executive Progamme - Strategic Ops Management & Supply Chain Analytics
Indian Institute of Management
04.2001 -
MBA - Logistics, Port and shipping management
Indian Maritime University
Bachelors - Accounting and Finance
University of Madras